insurance
Japanese life insurers poised for earnings growth
Though other insurers have weaker profiles due to smaller operations, business diversification
China expands medical insurance to over 72% of village clinics
It aims to cover 100% of rural villages by the end of 2024.
Korea P&I Club's conservative investments support stability
KP&I has implemented general premium increases.
AIA Vietnam’s profit dwindles in H1 2024
Revenues from insurance activities fell by 10.4%.
Asians spend 30 times less on insurance than Americans
Despite major markets like China and Japan, per capita spending remains modest.
Insufficient insurance amplifies banks' climate risk
The lack of coverage raises silent risks in the banking industry, Aon said.
Court penalises agent for premium theft
A client paid $7,693 to the agent, which was later misappropriated.
FWD’s net profit halves in H1 2024
All four geographic business segments delivered operating profitability.
Foundation Life (NZ) focuses on restructuring life insurance portfolio
If the proposed scheme is completed, the company is seen to cease insurance activities.
Home insurance affordability worsens across Australia
Affordability stress has surged by 30% over the past year.
Why nearly half of S’poreans feel hopeless reaching financial freedom
The average consumer owns 3 types of insurance, but only 57% have life coverage.
Allianz Malaysia’s Q2 2024 earnings show modest growth
The H1 2024 performance of its general segment was offset by its life business.
Profits of Sri Lankan insurers jump 35% YoY in Q1 2024
Its assets climbed 10.9% YoY.
FWD Life Vietnam’s H1 2024 profit soars 70% YoY
Year-to-date, it reported a loss of $232.5m.
Mega Insurance seen to shift reinsurance strategy amidst domestic concerns
Its investment portfolio has been 90% cash equivalents and fixed-income securities.
India’s insurance and pension market bolstered by B2B spending
Life Insurance Corp of India leads the sector.
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Employees still need to interpret AI-generated data and make decisions to minimise risks.
